Well, after spending Christmas and New Years with my wonderful family, I’m back at home. Another semester of teaching is starting up in a couple weeks, so I’m working on quick, almost mindless, recipes that I can easily take to campus with me to munch on between classes. This past semester (really just this last month), I…
Raw Appetizers & Sides
Parsley Kale Salad
I love kale. This leafy super veggie has some amazing healthy benefits! But, up until a few weeks ago, the only way I could get this bitter vegetable to pass through my, somewhat picky, tastebuds was by juicing it and adding in a few sweet apples to counteract that kale “bite.” I was so excited…
Cucumber Cupcakes
Here is a recipe for the healthiest cupcake you will ever eat! Now when you think of the word “cupcake,” I’m sure a fluffy, sugary treat (high in calories, fat and dairy) comes to mind. Well, meet that sinful sweet’s long lost cousin… the healthy, veggie cupcake! The difference? So yes, they aren’t as sweet,…
Hatch Hatch Hooray!
It’s that time of year again. The Central Market trucks are bringing in the green chiles from Hatch, New Mexico for the 18th Annual Hatch Green Chile Festival! Today was the last day of the festival, so I had to make the trip out to Central Market to pick up some delicious chiles. And wow,…
Go Go Powerballs
One of my good friends recently asked me about vegan foods to keep you fuller longer, and on top of that, she needed a recipe that could be prepped and eaten on the go – with two little ones at home, she doesn’t have hours of time to prepare meals. I completely understand; sometimes, we…
